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OPENINGS WITH PUBLIC CITIZEN

Public Citizen’s Texas Office, located in Austin, is looking for an assistant to work closely with the director on an organizing and public outreach program to reduce emissions from coal plants in Texas and other selected states.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEADLINES, JANUARY 19-25

IT’S A GREAT TIME TO PLANT A TREE Houston Chronicle 1/25/08 The ideal time to plant a tree is during dormancy because the roots will have time to establish, arming the tree against our hot summers. STUDY: GREENSPACE FELL 10% IN 9 YEARS FORMER TEXAN TO HEAD NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER Houston Chronicle 1/25/08 A veteran weather forecaster was named the…

TREES ARE THE ANSWER

By Ella Tyler My favorite trade shows are the Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s shows. The convention center in Houston, Dallas, or San Antonio, depending on the year, overflows with beautiful displays of big trees, bedding plants, fountains, and garden furnishings and décor. Flowers or greenery also decorate the booths that exhibit tools, fertilizers, and services.